Overview
Saying goodbye to 2026 at Lost Paradise means farewelling the year with a jam-packed lineup of tunes. Guiding your last trip around the sun are the likes of John Summit, Skepta, KI/KI, Overmono, Armand Van Helden and Nia Archives, who are all headlining this annual end-of-year music festival in Glenworth Valley on the New South Wales Central Coast.
If you didn't already have the dates pencilled into your diary — the festival is now a go-to NYE ritual — mark Monday, December 28, 2026–Friday, January 1, 2027 on your calendar and prepare for a huge few days. Other acts on the bill include Chaos in the CBD, Dameeeela, Ned Bennett, Luuk van Dijk, Pretty Girl, Tommy Holohan, DJ Seinfeld and plenty more.
Some people love last-minute New Year's Eve plans, going wherever the mood takes them. Others can't start planning early enough. If you fall into the latter category, this December is for you. For Lost Paradise newcomers, the multi-day event turns a slice of its setting — located an hour out of Sydney — into one helluva shindig, complete with live music and DJ sets spanning both international and Australian talent.
As always, the festival returns with its flagship stages: Arcadia, Lost Disco and Paradise Club. And when you need a break from the breakneck tunes, Shambhala Fields is the place for side-quests, offering talks, workshops and programs designed for curious minds, and those needing a little timeout. Think First Nations storytelling, yidaki meditation, morning yoga, eye-opening perspectives, and even massages — for when you've spent a little too long on your feet.
Since first unleashing its specific flavour of festival fun back in 2014, Lost Paradise has become a go-to way to wrap up one year and welcome in the next — including if you're keen to camp for its duration. You'll be happy to know general admission camping is included with your ticket, while premium glamping is available for those seeking a little more luxury.
With the sell-out 2025 edition of Lost Paradise going off-chops with the likes of Ben Böhmer, Chris Stussy, Confidence Man, Duke Dumont, I Hate Models, KETTAMA, Marc Rebillet and Underworld on the bill, expect a similarly life-altering experience to put the finishing touch on your 2026.
Lost Paradise returns to Glenworth Valley, New South Wales from Monday, December 28, 2026–Friday, January 1, 2027. Ticket reservations open now until 6pm on Saturday, August 1, with pre-sale tickets available from 10am on Tuesday, August 4. Tickets go on general public sale from 10am on Wednesday, August 5. Head to the website for more information.
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